by Alesha Wilson
(Wilmington, NC)
Sometimes, working all week can take its toll and you donít feel like braving the weekend traffic jam just to get to the fitness center. The best solution for this predicament is to build a gym in your own home. Think you can do it? So many working women have done it, and for less than a thousand bucks, too.
Some benefits of having your own fitness space is that you donít have to leave the house. You will also do yourself a favor by investing on gym equipment. You can ditch the gym membership fee and have some buddies over for a great workout and homemade lemonade afterward. Then, when you decide that exercising alone is too lonely, you can resell the equipment and get your money back. There will still be a lot of buyers for second hand and even third-hand gym equipment.
Here are some tips for building your own home gym.
Have enough space for your equipment. The basement is a good place to have your gym because the flooring can handle the weight of all the equipment. The attic is not a good idea, while there is enough space up there for your gear. Allot at least ten square meters for your power rack and lifts. Make sure the ceiling is way above your height so that you donít have to worry about hitting it when you do your lifting.
Cover the floor to keep your tiles protected. This is particularly true if youíre lifting weights. If you drop them